IGC Sees Lower World Grains Production in 2026-27

After hitting a record high the previous year, world total grains production will slide in 2026-27, according to a new International Grains Council (IGC) forecast.

New-Crop Canola Ending Stocks Down on Higher Export Forecast

Agriculture Canada has trimmed its new-crop canola ending stocks forecast amid a more optimistic export forecast.

Bank of Canada Holds Key Policy Rate Unchanged; Warns on Inflation

The Bank of Canada left its key policy rate unchanged at 2.25% on Wednesday, as policymakers weighed a difficult mix of softer Canadian growth and rising global inflation risks tied to the war in the Middle East.

Chicago Close: Soybeans Inch Higher after Previous Day’s Fall

After limit declines the previous day, soybean futures managed small advances on Tuesday. Meanwhile, wheat closed lower while corn was little changed.

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ICE Close: Canola Futures Battered to Begin Week

Canola futures took it on the chin on Monday, with the May contract (shown below) closing just above the $700/benchmark.

Chicago Close: Soybeans Lead the Way Down

Soybeans led the way down with limit losses as Chicago crop futures ended sharply lower on Monday.

Annual Inflation Rate Slows to Below 2% in February

The Canadian inflation rate slowed to below 2% in February, with the deceleration largely tied to last year’s temporary tax break.

ICE Close: Canola Overcomes Early Weakness to End Higher

Canola futures rebounded on Friday, overcoming losses earlier in the session.

Chicago Close: Strong Wheat Gains to End Week

Wheat futures posted strong gains to end the week, boosted in part by wildly fluctuating weather conditions for the U.S. winter wheat crop on the southern Plains.

Ag Groups Call for 24-Month Pause on AAFC Research Cuts

Farm groups from across Canada are urging the federal government to halt proposed cuts to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s (AAFC) research network, warning the move would weaken the country’s long-term agricultural compe...

Most of Saskatchewan Expected to See Near- to Below-Normal Spring Runoff

Spring runoff across most of Saskatchewan is expected to be near to below normal in 2026, according to the first 2026 outlook released by the provincial Water Security Agency on Thursday.

ICE Close: More Gains for Crude; Canola Higher

Canola futures closed modestly higher on Thursday, as support came from gains in the broader vegetable oil complex.